Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
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Income Statement | ||||||
Total Revenue | 1.53B | 1.51B | 1.42B | 1.48B | 1.37B | 1.20B |
Gross Profit | 1.33B | 1.29B | 781.36M | 985.80M | 946.77M | 892.48M |
EBITDA | 600.45M | 574.43M | 526.15M | 466.58M | 456.95M | 416.19M |
Net Income | 225.51M | 224.11M | 194.13M | 183.01M | 186.84M | 155.22M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
Total Assets | 8.14B | 8.00B | 7.60B | 7.32B | 6.78B | 6.39B |
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.94M | 4.28M | 9.16M | 8.49M | 2.82M | 5.81M |
Total Debt | 3.09B | 3.10B | 2.79B | 2.63B | 2.56B | 2.43B |
Total Liabilities | 5.26B | 5.14B | 4.82B | 4.65B | 4.44B | 4.31B |
Stockholders Equity | 2.88B | 2.86B | 2.79B | 2.67B | 2.34B | 2.08B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
Free Cash Flow | -128.46M | -142.50M | -77.66M | -207.90M | -214.35M | -53.61M |
Operating Cash Flow | 394.40M | 406.74M | 489.23M | 307.24M | 219.98M | 352.15M |
Investing Cash Flow | -532.94M | -554.46M | -570.81M | -516.86M | -435.83M | -405.80M |
Financing Cash Flow | 134.05M | 151.55M | 84.31M | 213.32M | 217.52M | 58.68M |
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
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79 Outperform | $3.54B | 12.42 | 17.13% | 2.44% | -3.69% | -8.25% | |
77 Outperform | $4.34B | 15.02 | 8.13% | 4.49% | 5.41% | -1.89% | |
77 Outperform | $3.54B | 15.71 | 7.93% | 4.52% | 3.78% | 7.48% | |
74 Outperform | $3.11B | 23.68 | 10.75% | 2.15% | 8.47% | 12.76% | |
72 Outperform | $2.97B | 16.42 | 6.91% | 5.28% | 2.41% | -9.85% | |
66 Neutral | $17.25B | 17.99 | 5.54% | 3.64% | 6.63% | 11.55% | |
62 Neutral | $3.70B | 20.12 | 6.46% | 4.55% | -0.44% | -17.46% |
On September 3 and 4, 2025, NorthWestern Energy’s executives will participate in Barclays’ 39th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference, reaffirming their 2025 earnings guidance. The company aims for a 4%-6% EPS growth and highlights its strong utility foundation, diverse energy supply, and ongoing investments in infrastructure to meet future energy demands. NorthWestern Energy’s strategic focus on reliability, customer satisfaction, and sustainable practices positions it well for continued growth and positive stakeholder impact.
On August 18, 2025, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Black Hills Corporation, resulting in a combined entity that will operate as a premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company. The merger, which has been approved by both companies’ boards, will see NorthWestern become a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Hills, with the combined company expected to have a market capitalization of approximately $7.8 billion. The merger aims to enhance operational scale, financial strength, and investment opportunities, while providing benefits such as increased EPS growth rates and improved service reliability for customers across eight states. The transaction is expected to be accretive to each company’s earnings per share in the first year following the merger’s completion and will support a long-term EPS target growth rate of 5% to 7%.
On August 19, 2025, NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. and Black Hills Corporation announced a definitive agreement for an all-stock merger, creating a premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company with a combined market capitalization of approximately $7.8 billion. The merger aims to enhance scale, diversify business lines, and increase investment opportunities, with expectations of being accretive to earnings per share in the first year post-transaction. The combined company will serve around 2.1 million customers across eight states, with a focus on improving infrastructure and advancing a clean energy future. The merger is anticipated to deliver long-term value for customers, employees, and shareholders, while maintaining strong community support and advancing emissions reduction initiatives.
NorthWestern Energy reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, showing a decrease in net income to $21.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $31.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in 2024. This decline was attributed to factors like lower retail natural gas and electric usage, increased costs, and interest expenses, partially offset by higher retail rates and revenues. The company completed the acquisition of Energy West’s natural gas distribution system, adding over 33,000 customers and 43 employees. NorthWestern Energy announced a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share and initiated a 2025 earnings guidance range of $3.53 to $3.65 per diluted share. The company is also affirming its long-term growth rates and capital investment plans, while working on regulatory updates and settlements in Montana.
On June 5, 2025, NorthWestern Energy’s top executives participated in Mizuho’s Mid-Cap Utilities Conference in New York, engaging with analysts and investors to provide insights into the company’s operations and future prospects. The presentation highlighted NorthWestern Energy’s strategic focus on maintaining a strong utility foundation, with ongoing investments aimed at enhancing reliability and capacity to meet future energy demands. The company emphasized its commitment to sustainable growth, with a significant portion of its energy supply being carbon-free, and outlined its financial goals, including a target EPS growth of 4%-6% and maintaining a competitive total return for stakeholders.